Leh Protest: Allegations are that Wangchuk used the youth to deflect attention from his personal financial irregularities. For his own benefit, he used the youth of Ladakh as a shield and forced them onto the streets.

Government sources have expressed deep concern over the recent violent protests in Ladakh. Sources said that while what has happened is deeply saddening, the question arises: who actually benefits from this chaos? When talks between the government and protesters were scheduled for October 6th, and informal talks were also planned for September 25th and 26th, why was violence instigated?

Serious allegations against Sonam Wangchuk
Government sources said that Sonam Wangchuk's agenda has been clear from the beginning. He openly spoke of bringing an Arab Spring-like movement to Ladakh and praised the protests by Nepal's youth. It is alleged that he used the youth to divert attention from his personal financial irregularities. For his own benefit, he used the youth of Ladakh as a shield and forced them onto the streets.

Sources say the government is also blaming the Congress party for creating a situation of disturbing tensions
It believes the party prepared the ground in advance. Talking about pelting stones at government offices, threatening action, and inciting youth to confrontation were all part of the Congress's strategy. This wasn't a spontaneous protest, but a pre-planned script that escalated into violence. Sources say the youth were used, and the fault lies not with them but with those who used them as pawns.

The government's efforts to negotiate and protect
the government state that it has always taken negotiations seriously. Dates were proposed for a meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) in the last week of July, but no positive response was received. The government reiterated that protecting Ladakh's land, employment, culture, and other sensitive issues has always been its priority. Decisions such as increasing the reservation to 85 percent have been taken to this end.

The interests of the people of Ladakh are paramount
Government sources stated that dialogue should always be conducted in an open and friendly atmosphere, not with a spirit of confrontation. The government's objective is to ensure that the people of Ladakh are at the center of all policy decisions. Protecting the interests of Ladakhis and providing them adequate security is the government's top priority.

The LG also condemned the violence during the protests
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta strongly condemned the violence in Leh, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life, and offered condolences to the bereaved families. He wished the injured a speedy recovery. The Lieutenant Governor directed the administration and law and order agencies to take strict measures to restore normalcy and ensure public safety. He made it clear that violence in any form will not be tolerated.

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